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• Do not fill the cooker to more than one-half of its capacity when cooking food that
expands during the cooking process, such as rice and dry vegetables. Filling more
than half-way can cause clogging of the working valve, resulting in excess pressure
and accidents. See “How to Safely Use Your Pressure Cooker” (page 24).
• Certain food should not be prepared in the pressure cooker, including apple
sauce, fruit, barley, oatmeal, cereals and pasta because these foods can cause foam
to form or break into pieces and block the release of pressure (the steam vent).
• Always check the working valve before use to be sure that it is not blocked and is
in good working condition (page 24).
•Whenever removing the Silicone Ring, the Pressure Regulator Valve and the metal
filter, make sure they are assembled in the right positions.
• If it is difficult to remove the lid, it means there is still pressure in the cooker. In that
case, do not try to force the handles to open. Keep the working valve in the correct
position, as shown on page 24 – Working valve (pressure release) and run cold water
over the lid. Lift the working valve with a fork to check whether all the steam inside is
completely gone. If there is still pressure, repeat these steps until there is no steam
remaining. See how to handle in “How to Safely Use Your Pressure Cooker” (page 24).
• Never use the pressure cooker for fried food.
• To keep food warm in the cooker after cooking is completed, use the lid from a
conventional pot. Never place the pressure cooker lid in any position other than as
instructed in this manual.
• The cooker will open easily when the internal pressure is low. Never force the
cooker open.
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• This pressure cooker should not be handled by children or people with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities.
• People lacking experience and knowledge who have received instructions on using the
product or who are under the supervision of a person responsible for their safety may
use the product.
• Do not use the pressure cooker in any type of conventional oven or microwave oven.
• Take extra care when handling the pressure cooker when it contains hot liquids.
• Never use pressure cooker for any purposes other than those indicated in these instructions.
• Do not use any kind of container inside the pressure cooker.
• This cooker operates with pressure up to 80 kPa/12 psi. Improper use can result in
accidents, so be sure to close the cooker properly when using it. See instructions under
“How to Safely Use Your Pressure Cooker”
(page 24).
• Do not use pressure cooker without any liquid.
• The Tramontina pressure cooker
is completely safe, providing that all
instructions in this manual are followed.
• Always observe the maximum level of food
and water, as marked on the inside of the
cooker (figure 3).
